Prescription for Waste? – Everybody loves a bargain, but is it really a good idea to shop for rock-bottom prices when it comes to medical care? In this week's original series "Prescription for Waste," our senior medical correspondent Elizabeth Cohen examines the sky-rocketing costs of health care.

Are You Smart? – Think you're smart? That depends on what it means to be smart. And how do you become smart – if you're not there yet? Our Alina Cho takes an in-depth look at all aspects of intelligence.

Growing Up Behind Bars – We're looking at an unprecedented legal case in New Castle, PA where a 12-year-old boy could end up being the youngest person in the U.S. sentenced to life in prison without parole. He's accused of killing his father's pregnant fiancee. Only American Morning is talking with both the victim's family and the young boy's family. Jason Carroll reports for our original series, "Growing Up Behind Bars."

Saving Carlos – 8-year-old Carlos suffers from ADHD and severe anxiety. His family has no private insurance and relies on the public mental health system. Because of the California budget crisis, 4,000 kids like Carlos may be out in the cold. We look at the debate and ask how much is Carlos’ future worth to taxpayers?

Health care – Prescription for waste? -n In the AM original series "Prescription for waste," we're examining more waste in the health care system – and this time it could involve your money.

Broken Government – We take a hard look at our nation's government; the frustrating problems and the potential solutions.

The Gun Trail – Our Ed Lavandera takes us from the front line to the end of the line in the battle against illegal guns – the city streets.

Welcome to the Tea Party – CNN's Jim Acosta takes you inside the Tea Party movement and the first-ever 'Tea Party Convention.'

The Stimulus Project – CNN examines the stimulus and looks at one of the greatest areas of concern for Americans: the economy.

Lobbying for Your Health – Lobbyists have spent hundreds of millions of dollars trying to influence the health care debate in this country. By some counts, there were six health care lobbyists for every member of Congress. In this American Morning original series, Carol Costello looks at who is "Lobbying for Your Health."

Big Stars, Big Giving – Alina Cho looks at celebrity philanthropy and how big stars can make a big impact. Through one-on-one interviews with Elton John, Ben Stiller, Madonna, Martha Stewart and Richard Branson, she shares what causes have become their passion, and how you can get involved.

Walk in My Shoes – We examine the causes of youth-on-youth violence across the country. CNN's T.J. Holmes reports for our AM original series, "Walk in My Shoes."

Inside the Child's Mind – New cutting-edge research is helping to unlock the mysteries of the child's brain and could give autistic children a whole different future.

No Way Out? Human Trafficking – It's a problem hiding in plain sight – modern day slavery. Our Sean Callebs puts a new face on the global crisis.

Success in Sour Times – Even with talk that the recession is over, unemployment rates are still in double digits across the nation. In this series, we're tracking down stories of people turning things around in this bad economy.

Patriots or Extremists? – Militias and extremist groups are on the rise in this country, but who is joining these groups? CNN's Jim Acosta reports.

GOP: The Next Chapter – Things are looking up for the GOP and their 2012 candidates are stepping it up early. Last week we looked at President Obama's inner circle – this week we're checking up on the other side of the aisle.

The Presidential Brain Trust – They are President Obama's inner circle – the men and women closest to the commander-in-chief.

Nickel & Dimed – It's hard to do without a credit card or banking account, but what you pay in fees may be more than you bargained for. CNN's Gerri Willis reports.

The Legend Lives On – Michael Jackson may be gone, but his legend lives on with a new CD and a documenatry film about his final days. CNN's Kareen Wynter reports.

Talk Radio – From Rush Limbaugh to Randi Rhodes – talk radio has power! CNN's Carol Costello examines the phenomenon.

Cheating Death – Dr. Sanjay Gupta examines the medical miracles that are saving lives in the face of death.

When Co-Workers Kill – The murder of student Annie Le shocked many, but statistics say more than 500 people were killed at work last year. Is the workplace safe anymore?

Mad as Hell – From the rowdy town halls to the tea parties, a lot of people are clearly angry. What's driving our national anger?

Banks Gone Bust – Is Wall Street to blame for the global financial crisis? And who can you trust with your money?

Spies Among Us – What are the threats facing our nation's security and what is being done to keep us safe?

Educating America – It's back to school time for our nation's children. What challenges do they face and what's being done to improve education.

After the Storm – Four years after Katrina, what is New Orleans like now? How residents continue to suffer and rebuild after the storm.

The War at Home – American soldiers returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan – how are they coping after months, in some cases years, on the battlefield?